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2008: Year of weakness and confusion

In the United States, 2008 is a year of choices, with the presidential election campaign likely to further polarize the electorate. Luckily, the two contenders will emerge by late spring due to early primaries. The United States is unlikely to focus on foreign policy until at least 2009, when key appointments in the next administration start coming through. Nevertheless, Middle East topics will be drive US security and economic concerns next year -- ready or not...